Daily Archives: March 12, 2011

Exploring a 1670 Medallion

Posted on March 12, 2011 by

This medallion was a gift from my grandfather.   It was minted in 1670 by  John Roettiers,  during the reign of Charles II and his wife Catherine of Britain. A medallion to celebrate colonization, the motto written on one side of … Continue reading →

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